Top 10 Drugstore Highlighters

BEST FOR: Thanks to its convenient stick form, this pick is ideal for on-the-go application. Keep one in your makeup bag and one in your desk, and you'll be good to glow in a few single swipes.

HELPFUL TIP: Light to medium skin tones should stick with the pink shade. Tan gals, go with the gold.

LOVED FOR: Milani's trio of multidimensional highlighters makes it super easy to create your own unique look—each blendable, luminous shade looks just as good alone as they do together.

USERS SAID: "This highlighter is IT. It rivals high-end highlighters that are priced at $30+ by giving the same pigmented glow and shine. Plus you get three colors in one! Totally a bargain for the price."

WHY YOU NEED IT: Beauty bloggers across the globe are constantly singing this highlighter's praise, and it's for a good reason. It gives more of a lit-from-within glow than an I'm-wearing-tons-of-makeup look, and it rings up under $5. We repeat: $5.

USERS SAID: "This is the best drugstore highlighter out there! It's glowy and beautiful, but not glittery or shimmery. It's my go-to for an everyday glow and going out alike. When layered, it's intense, but with a soft fluffy brush, it's the perfect natural glow."

WHAT IT DOES: Maybelline's Master Strobing Stick is infused with micro-fine pearls to boost glow without giving you that greasy, sparkly look. All it takes is a few swipes across the cheekbones, browbones, and cupid's bow for a dewy-looking complexion, and—pro tip—it looks fab as an eyeshadow too. Now that's a multipurpose product.

FUN FACT: If you're a fan of Benefit's Watt's Up Highlighter, then you'll love this pick. The medium shade looks virtually identical when applied, and you can hardly tell the difference thanks to the dreamy, creamy formula.

LOVED FOR: Combine sunkissed skin with the scent of beachside piña coladas and you've got this highlighter. Infused with nourishing butters and vitamins, it has an ultra-rich, melt-into-the-skin feel that moisturizes while it illuminates. The yummy coconut aroma is the icing on the cake.

BEST FOR: With a skin-friendly formula and a finish that doesn't emphasize skin texture, this highlighter is ideal for those with sensitive and acne-prone skin.

BEST FOR: For an allover glow rather than a targeted one, Glotion's got you covered. The formula is super hydrating and illuminating, and it evens skin tone too.

HELPFUL TIP: Put it on over your makeup, mix it with your favorite foundation, or wear it alone. Once you try it, we guarantee you'll decide to ditch the full face of makeup you were planning on applying. Trust us.

WHY YOU NEED IT: Highly pigmented, super buildable, and just $5—we're not really sure why you haven't added this to your cart yet.

USERS SAID: "This is my fave highlighter ever. You can go from subtle to blinding—whichever you prefer. The Golden Flower Crown shade is life and I kind of want to stockpile in case it disappears someday!"

LOVED FOR: Infused with vitamin E, jojoba, sunflower, apricot, and grape, you can feel the hydrating effects of this highlighter the second you apply it. The Apricot Glow shade is a fan favorite.

HELPFUL TIP: Apply it wet for a blinding effect or dry for a sheer wash of color—this highlighter is crazy versatile.

BEST FOR: As its name suggests, you can count on Master Chrome to give you those blinding, in-your-face, model-y cheekbones you crave. And for just $10, we might add.

HELPFUL TIP: Try using a stippling brush to make things even more intense. You're welcome.

WHAT IT DOES: This liquid highlighter creates a sheer, natural-looking glow all over the face and body. You can use it before or after makeup application, mixed with your foundation, or alone to totally fake a fresh face.

USERS SAID: "I have combo fair skin, several acne scars, and frequent breakouts. This mixed in with my foundation or all over my face after primer BEFORE foundation in a thin layer makes my skin look RADIANT, GLOWY, HEALTHY AND SMOOTHER THAN EVER. It's a dream for me because I've always wanted my skin to feel pretty, especially when I'm outside in direct sunlight. It. Looks. Stunnning. And girl, it's so affordable!"